Inspection Detail
Inspection: 3224979 - D F Shoffner Mechanical Contractors Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Tennessee Osha Knoxville Office - Safety
Site Address:
D F Shoffner Mechanical Contractors Inc
Hwy. 11e
Morristown, TN 37814
Mailing Address:
2801 Sutherland Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37919
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1711
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/14/1985
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/06/1985
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360612691 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $350 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $350 |
| Current Penalty | $350 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $350 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001A | Serious | 19260650 I | 08/20/1985 | 08/23/1985 | $350 | $350 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19260652 A | 08/20/1985 | 08/23/1985 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On July 17, 1985, Employee #1 was in a trench which was 36 inches wide and about 10 feet deep. He was unhooking a chain from a drain pipe when the side wall of the trench caved in on him, covering his body except his head. Fellow employees dug him out and he was taken to the hospital. He sustained broken ribs and bruises to his body.
Keywords: FRACTURE, INSTALLING, WORK RULES, CONSTRUCTION, TRENCH, RIB, CAVE-IN, CONTUSION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3224979 | Hospitalized injury | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Plumber, pipefitter and steamfiter apprentices |
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